VW Id.3 or Id.4 - Which one should you get? 

Thank you for this one! I'm in California and begged VW to change its mind and release the ID.3 in the US. In the end, I decided to go ahead and order an ID.4, even though I really don't want an SUV. Your side-by-side and overlapping images at the start of the video really made me feel much better about my decision. It's higher and taller, but not really significantly larger. Can't wait for mine to get here (though I will miss my eGolf)! Thank you also, for pioneering the ID.3 and documenting VW's updates along the way. Your in-depth tutorial on the infotainment system puts to shame every other reviewer. If you ever come to San Diego I'd love to take you out to dinner.

It seems ID4 is "more car for the money", here in Norway ID3 turned out more expensive than expected while ID4 is cheaper than expected. But I don't need "more car" so I would go for the ID3 anyway. It just feels wrong to get a car which is bigger than what I need.

I've driven ID.3 now for +3 months and would choose it again...

Just got my Id4, i prefer it over the Id3 but you are absolutely right it feels way heavier to drive. Longer range is what i like most after driving in the id3 58kw. Feels more comfortable. Also the breaking on the id4 is heavier, due to the weight, its not bad but the id3 58kw has a bit more breaking bite so t speak but my id4 is brand new maybe the brakes need to be broken in. Thanks Chris for the shootout, love your reviews, keep it up! Looking forward to your 1k Twingo challenge 👍 my wife maybe wants to buy one so maybe your review will help her decide like i did after seeing you reviews.

Thanks for another great video take care and stay safe and safe travels

Hey Chris, I just wanted to tell you that I really enjoyed that video! Especially the Comparison of the specs and the size (with that freaky shift comparison) were pretty great! I personally like the ID.3 more, I don't need that much space like in the ID.4. Thank you for that Video, it was great fun!

great video, as always

Great video, well done.

There is no color ... the best without a doubt is the ID.3. It has a lower weight, which helps to have a better consumption than the ID.4, which means that the ID.3 with an equal battery, has greater autonomy. And both the interior space and the trunk of the ID.3, I have more than I need and of course at a lower price than the ID.4. For me, the ID.3, are all advantages over the ID.4.

Thanks Chris. Love your reviews! Since I have a child, ID4 is the right choice for me, with the smaller battery. I’ll order an ID4 PURE when will be possible in Romania. After drive test off course! Keep up the good work you do!!!

The choice is obvious in North America, because we only get the ID4! I really wish the ID3 had come, but we seem to be to addicted to large SUVs.

We tried both cars. 2 kids of 9 and 12. None of us liked the ID 3 as seeting and drive comfort was not compelling. Plus the very cheap interior. ID 4 was greatly appreciated by the whole family. But because of price and missing discounts for the ID 4 we ordered the Skoda Enyaq iV 60. And now we are waiting.

Have 2 children so ID4 for me. Arriving in Ireland and UK in about 2 weeks time.

Id4. What an amazing game changer. Waiting for mine now 😁👏🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🇩🇪🇩🇰

Picked up my US ID4 today!

ID4 hits the sweet spot money wise here in Sweden. I had thought that I would buy an Enyaq but it is quite a bit more expensive for the 77kWh battery. ID4 is not that much more expensive than the ID3 here and with 2 teenagers the ID4 was a no-brainer.

sadly the id4 is the only option for me in the us. Great video

Definitely ID4 of those two; though I would actually choose Skoda Enyaq. Just looks better designed!

Great videos thanks - helping out with out choice for a new EV. We're looking at the ID4. We go camping a lot and so need the space. Has anyone loaded it up and see what it's like? Boot full, 4 people, bikes on the back, box on the roof? Would love to know what it's like. I currently have a 2017 Tiguan and is to be replaced in May and that just ate the load. Or should I be looking at the Enyaq? Cheers.

The difference in size and space is like night and day. I have sat in both and id.3 is not by far as roomy. Id.4 is in reality much much bigger.

I love both the i.d.3 and i.d.4 but the sun roof is a killer here in the tropics. Let's hope they figure something else when they bring it into Costa Rica.

IONIQ 5 . 😄 I was very interested in getting the iD4 but the VW operating software in my Tiguan and your videos about it has changed my mind. Can’t get a iD4 until sometime in 24 probably anyway. plus we’re not getting the id3 in North America.

No choice for those of us in the US. Only id.4 available.

I would prefer Skoda Enyaq over the ID.4 as the armrest is wider and the regen-knob is easier to reach

Great channel - just subscribed. Moving from US to France next year and considering both ID3 and ID4. This video prompted me to test drive an ID4 today; obviously no ID3 available for comparison. Loved the smoothness, didn't like upright backseat that pushes on upper back with no lumbar support (compared to my X3, in which my kids frequently ride.) In lieu of asking this on a forum.....Chris, or anyone who has evaluated both ID3/4 - is the ID3 backseat similarly upright or does it have a more relaxed recline?

Hope your software update goes well tomorrow and let us know if they update anything hardware related as well

Depends on the user id3 is for that golf lover sporty look

Id3 for me

I'd 4 always 77 kwh best option

Hi Chris, Nice comparison, but I would like to warn buyers that this version is the 1st max and is FULLY loaded option wise. Basic ID.4 wont have some things you showed :) 2:22 - ID.4 1st [max] will be with 12 inch screen, but the next iterations will have 10 inch screen [Discover Pro], only 12" [Discover Max] with Tech or Max [Multimedia/Infotainment Plus]. So your initial thought was correct.

We don't get the choice over here in the US!

ID.Buzz for me :-)

IT Dependance what I realy need for my daily driving? Für daily Use ID 3 is better , easyer to handle less consumption but for Transport and holiday Trips I guess ID 4

Personally looks wise id4 but I would have the id3 77kw pro s for the little things first door handles being mechanical instead of digital, the wipers give a better clearance but if money was no object then I would go enyaq 80x vrs , a better layout and less digital looking 4x4 and just as quick as the 77 pro s id3 with more room

3 minutes in and already 360 camera for parking, powered hatch, and memory seats (my wife is way shorter than me) makes the ID4 attractive. Just hope its not too big / wide. Range in the 52Kwh not great so that means 77 which means more expensive. How is the distance from seat to the ground? Easier to get in/out, get kids in/out in the ID4 or not much difference?

I'd take the ID.3, I don't need a tank.

I will just go for the ev6

For me the power trunk lid on the ID.4 alone is the deal breaker.

I wanted to have an ID4 in the size of an ID3. Too bad. Who needs those huge SUVs anyway?!? Won’t fit properly into most private underground parkings I know.

It all depends on the use of the car. Personally I prefer the ID3 to the ID4, In my case for daily use and in the centre of a big city like Madrid, 2 people inside, The boot and the space of the first is enough in my case, plus the almost 50 cm more of the second and the weight would penalize. If I bought an ID 4 with the equipment of the first max edition I would have a price difference of about 15000 €. Honestly, the benefits of the id4 do not compensate me.

Schön guten Morgen, When money is no issue, what car would you buy knowing what you know now? Do you regret buying the ID3, or will the next be an ID4? I’m curious.

Id.4 is a „Dickschiff“...a tanker. I put our egolf next to it....the egolf felt like a Shrinked Polo. Next thing would be the Allwheeldrive...hope it will catch up to the id.3. I‘m thinking of the Mustang....normally i would go for the 99 kWh, but the extra weight will consume the advantage and my wallet. Sometime less is more!

That’s a NO brainer, ID 4 all the way! No question about that!👈😉

Hi Chris. Any idea what happens with the range if the car is fully loaded (4 persons with luggage) ? Does this have a big impact ? Just want to know for planning holidays... For the rest : keep up the good work, nice video's !

Do you know if there will be differential lock for back wheels. We got stuck in soft snow with Id.3 when the traction disappeared.

Only have ID4 in China right now

Id.4,, 🥰🥰🥰

Is this comparison for an older id3 against a new id4? The ID3 I've ordered has memory seats, area view and 125kw charging.

Let see... better quality , more space larger battery, tow, higher price (unless you get the cheapest one)

kpr...I have heard the iD4 has soft brakes and not easy to judge stopping under 30mph in traffic. How do you find the brakes in both id3 and id4. Thanks

I can't wait to try the upcoming sport cars Audi Q4 etron and GT but I have the impression that they will easily eat Tesla.

2:47 So what is the "Area View" feature of the new ID.3 "Tour 5" trim?

What's the reason you don't like auto hold? What does it entail exactly?

why VW put drum brakes in rear?? any explanation??

You missed that id.4 has heated windshield, double glass front Windows, better build materials. Its also 5 seater, tours is not. Tour has transmission tunnel, id4 not. Btw they already build id.5 models

Any car, (including Id4) that has even a pretence to be an SUV needs ample ground clearance. This measure is seldom given in RU-vid assessments, and is more important than the minutiae of menu structure etc. Even manufacturers don’t always give this info in promotional material. Maybe because EV’s are so abysmal in this regard. However there is one UK reviewer who is good enough to get down and dirty with a tape measure for his viewers. Good work though Chris. Especially the trials and tribulations of ID3 ownership.

We have the ID3 now since October but never again. The software and service are a mayor disappointment and VW should be ashamed for it. As a first mover they don’t provide any support to you. Already waiting 5 months now for tow hook. We have driven VW all of our live but this is a dealbreaker.

0:33 Those ID.3 range figures were the old preliminary expectations, why don't you show the final figures?

Just buy the the most expensive you can afford Not your budget, doesn't worth it :)

ID.4 needs 300 Hp Minimum!

ID.4 is the king for everyone at least if you do not fear a bit less range. If you do not have the money then lend it cause the key question will be: who pays for depreciation If you pay for it then get an ID.4 cause its depreciation will be A LOT smaller cause demand for SUV and family cars is high and will be high in past, present and the future. Compare a GOLF versus a TOURAN and even there the winner was the TOURAN due to space and family demand. So ID.4 will have a far higher demand on second market in 2023 and onwards cause there is close to non competition. And on top of that ID.3 depreciatio will suffer a lot by the fleet of company and leasing cars that will flood the market soon but ID.4 is not suffering from such desease. If you lease a car it is a different story except you get a SKODA ENYAQ cause lease plans of the SKODA are usually cheaper than those of the VW ... and then you benefit twice: lower car price (Enyaq will be cheaper when you will be able to configure the car same way as the id.3 now) and lower lease rates in % Therefore always go for the ID.4 or ENYAQ first cause you will save money over the whole time of ownership ... If money does not count get what you prefer but then - if money does not count but fun - I would go for another VW car like the Porsche Taycan which is like an outerspace experience every time I get in.

Porsche Taycan RWD ! Bye !

The ID4 seems the superior choice in almost every way, not sure why anyone would get the ID3.

There's a big difference : your ID.3 is dirty... (Just kidding) :)

Get none, EVs are overhyped overpriced unreliable means of transportation because of variation between winter and summer driving, and because of high purchase price, they are bad for household economy...